Arts & Culture / Anderson Haigler

P!NK & Ice Cube put on a show at KAABOO Del Mar

Since its opening in 2014, KAABOO Del Mar has promised a unique festival experience, and this weekend it certainly did not disappoint. The coastal, three-day event kicked off last Friday at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, and the experience was immersive from the get-go. The tempo for KAABOO was set early with DJ Diesel’s (Shaquille O’Neal) set on the Grandview Stage, which proved to be whimsical yet irresistibly engag

Four fun holiday activities in SD

While San Diego may lack real winter weather, the city has no shortage of fun Christmas activities for residents to take part in as the holidays approach. From winter wonderlands to theater performances, America’s Finest City has plenty of fun things to do. Below are four options to check out this holiday season, as suggested by the A&C Editor. Skating by the Sea in Coronado provides a uniq

Multi-talented Gryffin shines

As a genre, electronic dance music (EDM) often struggles with how to best present its music in concert. Artists of the genre are often plagued with criticisms of a lack of creative presentation, as many DJs have been known to simply “press play” and let the music run. Last month, however, Gryffin brought a show to The Observatory North Park that defied many of these expectations. Gryffin, whose real na

Big Blue Bash was a smash hit

Each year, the University of San Diego hosts its annual Big Blue Bash concert during Homecoming and Family Weekend. Torero Way was abuzz last Friday night, as rappers B.o.B and Sage The Gemini took the stage. What ensued was the most lively night on USD’s campus in recent memory. “The performance, the people, the vibe, the music — it was next level,” Ricks said. “I’m feeling great, super pumped, the concert w

Toreros try out for Homecoming

Last Thursday at Open Mic Night at Aromas, Toreros auditioned for the role of student opener for the upcoming concert that will happen during the Homecoming and Family Weekend on Oct. 12-15. A variety of acts showed up to showcase their talent, but several stood out as exciting options for the concert. The following students are contenders for the top spot. Matthew Fair, hailing from Philadelphia, br

USD Student Media • October 1, 2017

Four spooky things to do in SD

As fall begins, San Diegans are turning their attention away from the beach, Padres games, and theme parks to more traditional fall attractions, such as haunted houses and other Halloween-themed events. San Diego, as usual, features a wide range of options for locals to get their fill of Halloween fun. Here are four haunted house options to check out this Halloween season! Taking advantage of the Fairgrounds’ expansive setting, The Scream Zone provides a trio of options for thrill seekers, the

Stars come out for Day N Night

Angel Stadium usually hosts Major League Baseball games, but this weekend it played host to some of the biggest names in rap as Day N Night Fest came to Anaheim. Early Saturday, Day N Night began with a diverse lineup of up-and-coming artists as soon as the gates opened. But the festivities seemed to truly begin with Playboi Carti’s late afternoon set. Performing rousing renditions of his hit songs “Magnolia” and “wokeupliket